The Utah Olympic Oval witnessed the resounding return to the slopes of Diego Amaya, the historic Colombian skater and first Winter Olympic medalist for Latin America.

After having moved away from high competition in October 2022, the athlete resumed his official activity last November 2025, demonstrating that his talent and speed remain intact by once again winning against top-level international competitors.

In her most recent performance, held this Saturday, January 10, 2026, Amaya participated in the Utah Time Trial, where she confirmed her excellent form.

The Colombian won the 500 meters with a time of 35.82 seconds, beating 17 rivals from powers such as Japan and the United States.

Likewise, he achieved second position in the 1,500 meters with a record of 1:52.68, marking his best time of the 2025–2026 season in this distance.

This outstanding participation is the continuation of a winning streak that began on November 12, 2025, the date of its official reappearance.

The return of the ice warrior! Diego Amaya returns to glory with a historic performance in Utah

At that time, Amaya surprised by winning the 1,000 meters with a time of 1:09.49, establishing a new season record for Colombia and surpassing her own personal record.

A month later, in December, he once again climbed to the top of the podium in the 500 meters, stopping the clock at 35.61 seconds.

With these results, the Lausanne 2020 silver medalist consolidates a solid return to the world elite of speed skating.

His ability to set personal records and national marks in just a few months of competition positions him once again as the great benchmark of winter sports for the country.

Amaya’s return not only recovers a historic name for Colombian sport, but also opens new hopes for a podium on the international circuit.

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